Attorney - medical malpractice defense

Our medical malpractice defense firm is seeking an experienced civil litigator to join our team. The Attorney - Civil Litigation (Defense) will manage an active caseload from intake through resolution, partnering closely with partners, nurses, paralegals, and staff. Ideal candidates bring strong defense-side experience, excellent writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to drive matters forward with autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Ethically, responsibly, and autonomously manage day-to-day case operations with minimal supervision; escalate material issues to partners as appropriate.
• Track and manage case deadlines (including answers, discovery, motions, and court-ordered schedules).
• Draft and finalize pleadings and discovery (answers, discovery requests and responses, disclosures, productions, deposition summaries, and motion practice).
• Oversee and coordinate nurse, paralegal, and secretary staff to ensure clear task delegation and timely execution.
• Attend and cover depositions; prepare detailed deposition reports and case assessments.
• Coordinate and conduct calls with expert witnesses; assist with expert strategy and preparation.
• Review and analyze medical records; collaborate with nurses and paralegals to organize expert packets and case materials.
• Prepare for trial, including pretrial filings, exhibit and witness preparation, and trial notebooks; attend and participate in trial.
• Meet billable expectations: 1,950 hours per year (162.5 hours per month).

Required Qualifications

• Attorney - Civil Litigation (Defense): Minimum 3 years of civil litigation experience on the defense side.
• Active and in-good-standing Georgia Bar License.
• Proven experience drafting pleadings, managing discovery, taking/defending depositions, and handling court appearances.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume docket with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of medical malpractice and/or civil litigation defense experience.
• Prior trial preparation and courtroom experience (state and/or federal).
• Experience working with expert witnesses and medical record analysis (assisted by our nurses).

Skills for Success

• Strategic case management and litigation judgment.
• Exceptional written communication and persuasive motion practice.
• Deposition preparation, coverage, and reporting.
• Expert coordination, including medical record analysis and synthesis.
• Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration with nurses, paralegals, and administrative staff.
• Organization, time management, and deadline control under billable metrics.
• Professionalism, integrity, and client service orientation.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation: From $100,000.00 per year.
• Meaningful, hands-on litigation experience with supportive partner mentorship.
• Opportunity to own your caseload and contribute to strategy in a collaborative defense team.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• civil litigation attorney: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Georgia Bar License (Required)

Work Location: In person